Apple's Predicted Share of 2010 U.S. Mobile Advertising Market Slashed to Under 10%
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So True. Analysts are only stupid when they release data that conform to Jobsian Euphoria
Hal Itosis
macrumors 6502a
Prove it. [i.e., quote a post here which backs your bs.]
You take this awfully personal. But just so you dont pop a blood vessel here you go:
Something tells me he will still require further proof. If your really lucky you might even be called a troll but it is the Holiday season so who knows!
Underperforming math
Actually, that's just bad math. The market DOES matter, because they make the percentages based on real numbers. If you have the wrong real numbers, your percentages are just wrong. Example:
If I look at the apple growers in Michigan grow two types: McIntosh and Grannies. Of the data I collect, I find 100 McIntosh, and 100 Grannies, so I conclude that in the apple market, it's a dead heat: 50% McIntosh and 50% Grannies.
But a couple of months later I discover that I left UP growers out of the data sample. Including them, I find that the market really is 200 McIntosh and 100 Grannies (they all grow McIntosh up there...)
Now the market is 67% McIntosh and 33% Grannies, but the market is now also understood to be 300 apples, not 200.
So, the size of the market (and whether you've correctly counted it) absolutely DOES matter!
Actually, that's just bad math. The market DOES matter, because they make the percentages based on real numbers. If you have the wrong real numbers, your percentages are just wrong. Example:
If I look at the apple growers in Michigan grow two types: McIntosh and Grannies. Of the data I collect, I find 100 McIntosh, and 100 Grannies, so I conclude that in the apple market, it's a dead heat: 50% McIntosh and 50% Grannies.
But a couple of months later I discover that I left UP growers out of the data sample. Including them, I find that the market really is 200 McIntosh and 100 Grannies (they all grow McIntosh up there...)
Now the market is 67% McIntosh and 33% Grannies, but the market is now also understood to be 300 apples, not 200.
So, the size of the market (and whether you've correctly counted it) absolutely DOES matter!
Rot'nApple
macrumors 65816
Let's be accurate now.
Apple sells two models, but three choices. Last years model at the bargain basement price of $99.00 and the current year model which comes in two flavors... The 16 GB and the 32 GB.
Rot'nApple
macrumors 65816
Shouldn't that be "when they DON'T release data that conform", if the data DID conform to "Jobsian Euphoria", you wouldn't be hearing complaints, necessarily, but rather 'Right On!, Right On!' or am I missing something in the structure of your sentence? Which is entirely possible.
*LTD*
macrumors G4
Long-term Apple will have absolutely no problem with iAds. Apple devices drive growth of content and services that are tied to them.
The next few quarters (in which we'll witness a veritable iPad sales explosion) will show you exactly why. This is barely scratching the surface.
The next few quarters (in which we'll witness a veritable iPad sales explosion) will show you exactly why. This is barely scratching the surface.
wirelessmacuser
macrumors 68000
Apple has only to look in the mirror, to see who's responsible.
Google is about to own more of the smart phone market than Apple, in the next quarter or two. Their CEO said that the investment into Android has already paid for itself many times over, even though Android is open-source and free.
Bing is actually not a bad search engine, though I have no idea if Microsoft has made a profit off that investment. It has beaten Yahoo and has taken some share from Google.
I'd be curious to know what this ending is, and why it's sad? Google seems pretty happy these days.
I don't think that is any mystery that Macs are overpriced for the hardware you get. Its been that way for more than 20 years.
Are there reasons to buy a Macintosh computer? Yes. Bang-for-your-buck is definitely not one of them. Impressing the tweens and art majors at the Starbucks is.
Are there reasons to buy a Macintosh computer? Yes. Bang-for-your-buck is definitely not one of them. Impressing the tweens and art majors at the Starbucks is.
Better in what sense? You are comparing a Mobile Desktop Workstation with a MBP? The nice thing about the MBP is, that it is a refined product. Relatively powerful and yet, portable with a good battery life. Faster, bigger, etc, doesn't necessarily translate into better.
Good luck with that
I hope it is better than the Top of the Line Dell Mobile Workstation I had a few years back, though, which, apart from the Screen, was a piece of junk. But it made me buying a MBP, so, yeah...
Hal Itosis
macrumors 6502a
Nah... i just prefer that such "useful" posts (or troll bait as you both seem to favor) be accompanied by specific reader quotes, as opposed to vague references and sweeping generalizations.
Thanx.
Michaelgtrusa
macrumors 604
Can it get smaller?
Popeye206
macrumors 68040
Guys... It's not about Android here. Google has Ad programs that run on all mobile platforms, like Google Ad Words which is widely used due to it's low cost and easy entry. This is what makes up probably 90% of their revenue. Do a search on any smart phone in Google and you're going to be served search engine ads.
It's not surprising given that Google has been in the Ad selling business for years now and Apple just started. But they are very different too.
Popeye206
macrumors 68040
WTF???? Why do people think ONE company (Apple or anyone) is going to "own" the smart phone market? There will always be multiple players and right now it looks like Apple and Google are taking over.
Oh... the "ending"... there is none. Someone else will come along and outdo them both someday. No one in business is on top forever.
ashoka8350
macrumors member
What is the "ending"?
What's "sad" about it?
Who feels this sorrow?
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ashoka8350
macrumors member
What is the "ending"?
What's "sad" about it?
Who feels this sorrow?
Helllooow !! That is what was said about Apple before they entered iPhone business,,,,LOL
giving away or discounting phones has been going on for a long time now. Apple could just as easily give away or discount hardware just like everyone else, but then that would mean steve jobs would have to accept less than obscene margins.
Whats funny is all the steve jobs nuthuggers who are so brainwashed they actually think getting free or discounted hardware is a bad thing for consumers
michial
macrumors 6502a
Brilliant! BOGO is awesome. So if the Droid x or whatever isnt good enough for apple fans, fine. But for the majority of america who likes to be wise with their money it is a sweet deal. Every two years on a contract is great. Im sure if apple started doing it nobody would complain.